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The Role of the Information Officer under POPIA
https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/the-role-of-the-information-officer-under-popia/With the POPIA frenzy of the last few months simmering down thanks to the extension by the Information Regulator for registering Information Officers and PAIA manuals alike, companies have been given more time to fully engage in discussions regarding what the new law...
A Brief Look at the Process of a Protection Order Application
South Africa is a country wherein the right to freedom and security is protected by the Constitution. The judicial system reflects this direction by encompassing the relief mechanisms directed by the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the...
Bullying in the Workplace
In terms of our employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), bullying of an employee is a form of unfair discrimination as envisaged in Section 6, and it is prohibited. Bullying also results in losses for an employer both in terms of productivity and efficiency. In...
Wills And Estates: The Executor
When someone whom we love passes away, the last thing the family needs is stress about the division of the deceased’s estate. In many cases, the deceased passes away intestate (without a will) and families end up caught up in family feuds over the possessions of the...
Can You Be Held Liable For Your Social Media Posts?
For many people social media has provided a safe space to voice their opinions without the fear of being judged or ridiculed. It has allowed people to exercise their right to freedom of expression on a public platform amongst like-minded people. Although, many people...
Notarial Authentication – in a World of Fake News and Many Fake Things
The underpinning purpose of Notarial Authentication of documents is the principle of authenticity. This means that the Notary's role is to confirm the identity of the parties signing the agreement in his/her presence or to perform reasonable checks to establish that...
The Long and Often Winding Road of Rescission of Judgement Applications
Generally, Rule 42 of the Uniform Rules of Court deals with the Variation and rescission of court orders. In case of the service of a debt (i.e. that the judgement amount is paid) or by consent rule 23A applies. Rule 42 provides: “(1) The court may, in addition to...
Insourcing versus Outsourcing, the Resources Required
22 September 2021at 11:00 Tickets Cost: R100 The meaning and purpose of collaborations in business What are some alternatives to hiring staff? Unpacking the legal relationships of agency, distribution, partnership, freelancer and supplier What are the key differences...
Happy 14th Birthday SchoemanLaw!
Today we celebrate our 14th Birthday in our new office! We would like to thank our team, clients and stakeholders for their continued support! We look forward to welcoming you to our new and collaborative space! We also look forward to using our new space to be of...
Call for Registrations – Applied Legal Project Management Course October/November 2021
Learn how to use project tools and techniques, enabling legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work. Profits can be tracked during execution. This includes identifying and managing its own risks, managing process...
We are Moving!
Please note that we are relocating to the 10th floor, 1 Thibault Square, 1 Long Street, Cape Town. We are therefore remaining in 1 Thibault Square, just moving a few floors in the same buildings. This will occur on 30 August 2021 from 12:00 until 17:00 on 31 August...
Political Interference and your Right to a Fair Trial
Every accused has the right to a fair trial in terms of sections 12 and 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 (the “Constitution”). Do lengthy delays caused by political interference infringe on the right to a fair trial? Rodrigues v...
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